The benchmark index closes at 166,186.16, rising 0.46% as renewed buying interest in key stocks supports the market despite lingering economic and geopolitical concerns.

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its upward momentum on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index gained 768.66 points, or 0.46%, to close at 166,186.16 on October 15, 2026.

The index had closed at 165,417.50 in the previous session. During Thursday’s trading, it moved between an intraday low of 165,613.11 and a high of 166,877.01, reflecting volatility while remaining in positive territory.

The market’s recovery was supported by renewed buying interest and selective accumulation in key index-heavy stocks following the recent correction.

Major stocks support market gains

PTC, FFC, HUBC, OGDC and SYS emerged as the leading contributors to the benchmark’s advance, collectively adding approximately 340 points to the KSE-100 Index.

Despite the positive close, investor sentiment remained cautious amid fluctuations in international oil prices, geopolitical developments, domestic macroeconomic indicators and institutional fund flows.

Market participants continued to monitor these factors for signals about the sustainability of the recovery.

Trading activity remains in focus

According to the market wrap, total trading volume across the market reached approximately 517 million shares, while the traded value stood at around Rs23.57 billion.

The KSE-100 Index recorded a volume of 175.95 million shares, with the value of the benchmark’s traded shares reported at approximately Rs11.17 billion.

The latest advance extended the market’s recovery, with investors continuing to assess both opportunities in major stocks and the risks posed by domestic and international developments.